First Aid
Corridans offers ofqual regulated first aid courses plus all of the signs and equipment for your workplace.
To purchase any First Aid equipment please see our online store
How many first aiders of what type are required?
If you would like your own individual company report please click on our First Aid Calculator here:
Alternatively the following is the HSE standard recommendations.
Every company needs to undertake their own risk assessment to determine the amount of people and equipment required in the workplace. This risk assessment should be renewed every 3 years in line with the qualification duration. The following is the HSE’s guide on suggested numbers of first-aid personnel to be available at all times when staff are at work.
Risk assessment degree of hazard associated with the work activities? |
Number of Employees |
First-aid personnel need |
Low hazard eg offices, shops, libraries |
Less than 25 |
At least one appointed person |
25-50 |
At least one first-aider trained in EFAW |
|
More than 50 |
At least one first-aider trained in FAW for every 100 employed (or part thereof) |
|
Higher hazard
|
Less than 5 |
At least one appointed person |
5-50 |
At least one first-aider trained in EFAW or FAW depending on the type of injuries that might occur |
|
More than 50 |
At least one first-aider trained in FAW for every 50 employed (or part thereof) |
If you would like to book a course please use our contact page or open and complete the attached - booking form